How do you think about giving to companions two-handed weapons?

[Steelblade]

Shield & 1hand weapon is just best?

What do you think about?  Is it recommended to set 2h weapon companion?

 

[Druidic]

Depends on their proficiency points and how you build them. Lezalit could be a heavy hitter with a 2-handed sword and plate mail, while Alayen could be a sword and shield guy.

Most NPCs when you hire them have an equal number of proficiency points in each category. It's mainly how you build them as you level up.

 

[Honved]

In field battles, the two-handed weapon compares very well against "sword and board", and can sometimes be the preferable on horseback.  Once you start sieging castles, the shield starts to make a difference, providing some defense against ranged attacks while they climb the ladders.  There's nothing to stop you from arming some of your companions each way, rather than use a "one size fits all" approach.